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Unit 4 Exploring poetry Welcome to the unit & Reading
一、 单句语境填空
1. There may be a perfectly __________(符合逻辑的) explanation for her absences.
2. There are many facts about the __________(遥远的) past and future that we cannot know.
3. The article falsely __________(暗示) that he was responsible for the accident.
4. The barren land could not support crops, but its __________(冰封的) beauty in winter attracted many photographers.
5. It seemed that the young man understood the __________(复杂的) situation better than anyone else in the room.
6. It took me a while to __________(理解) the full dimension of the problem after reading the detailed report.
7. The detective tried to __________(查明) any rhyme or pattern in the mysterious notes, hoping to find a useful clue.
8. The two articles presented __________(相互矛盾的) information, making it difficult to dig up the truth about the historical event.
9. From her cage, the bird let out a happy trill, as if to __________(把……理解为) the morning sunshine as a reason to sing.
10. It was difficult to __________(注意到) her inner feelings because she always kept a calm expression in public.
二、 单句语法填空
1. People have lost __________(patient) with the slow pace of reform.
2. Her evidence suggests a different __________(interpret) of the events.
3. __________(dig) into the historical mystery, archaeologists have uncovered numerous accounts that conflict with existing records.
4. Many __________(cage) birds live longer than their fellows in the wild.
5. I promise it will be an extremely __________(reward) experience.
6. She answered without fear of contradiction, as if she __________(witness) the event herself.
7. We are __________(constant) looking for ways to improve our products.
8. The __________(real) is that there is not enough money to pay for this project.
9. It was absurd and __________(logic) to go out into such a storm.
10. The new test should enable doctors __________(detect) the disease early.
三、 完成句子
1. 那些医生因在农村服务而得到丰厚的报酬。(reward)
__________________________________________ for serving in the rural areas.
2. 很多青少年一开始无法理解为什么优秀画作如此珍贵。(grasp)
Many teenagers can't ______________________________________ at first sight.
3. 他讲话的样子仿佛自己是这个专业领域的唯一专家。(as if)
He spoke ______________________________________ in this specialized field.
4. 对于处在社会最底层的人来说,生活就是为吃饱肚子而不断挣扎的过程。(struggle)
At the other end of the scale, _________________________________________.
5. 我们很容易从这幅色彩鲜艳的风景画里感受到一丝暖意。(detect)
We can ______________________________ in this colourful landscape painting.
6. 政府已划出数千英亩的土地作为荒野保护区。(set aside)
The government ________________________________ as protected wilderness.
7. 为写这份报告,我们需要搜集更多关于这位艺术家生平的资料。(dig up)
We __________________________________ about this artist's life for the report.
8. 追随潮流很容易,但建立自己的风格很难。(be+adj.+to do)
______________________________________________ establish our own style.
9. 对真正的画家而言,绘画不只是创造美,更是表达内心世界。(go beyond)
For true artists, ___________________________—it expresses their inner world.
10. 她努力给主持面试者留个好印象。(impression)
She tried to ___________________________________________ the interviewer.
四、 语篇语法填空
Poetry, 1.__________(regard) as the highest form of literature, often presents a complex combination of “sound” and “sense”. When first approaching a poem, one might find its true meaning difficult 2.__________(grasp). However, it is important to remember that even if the core message seems 3.__________ your comprehension, you can always detect some musical qualities in 4.__________(it) rhythm and rhyme.
As you dig deeper into the poem, you may perceive various images and emotions. Sometimes, different 5.__________(interpret) might even appear contradictory 6.__________ each other. Don't be frustrated if you're struggling to interpret the meaning—set the poem aside for a while and return to it later. The beauty of poetry often reveals itself gradually.
7.__________(read) poetry regularly can significantly enhance your appreciation of its artistic value. Many great poets, 8.__________(inspire) by life experiences, create works that continue to speak to readers across centuries. 9.__________ you develop the ability to uncover the layers of meaning in poetry, you will find the effort extremely rewarding. Remember: the journey of poetry appreciation requires both patience and practice, 10.__________ the insights gained make it all worthwhile.
五、 完形填空
Ye Jiaying, the doyenne(地位最高的女子) of Chinese classical poetry, passed away on Sunday in Tianjin at the age of 100, according to Nankai University. Ye's __1__ is a significant loss for the Chinese education and academic community as well as international cultural __2__.
__3__ to a family of intellectuals(知识分子) in Beijing in 1924, Ye once lectured(讲课) in __4__ institutions, including Harvard University in the United States and the University of British Columbia in Canada. Starting in 1979, she __5__ to the Chinese mainland every year to give lectures on Chinese literature and poetry. Many famous Chinese literary __6__, like Chen Yingzhen, Bai Xianyong and Xi Murong, were among her students. Ye __7__ teaching even in her 90s, and __8__ of her lectures went viral on Chinese social media platforms.
In 2018 and 2019, Ye donated all her savings, which __9__ 35.68 million yuan, to Nankai University. And she was given the “Touching China” __10__ in 2020.
__11__ her profound foundation in Chinese classical studies, rich knowledge of Western scholarship(学术) and deep life experiences, Ye developed a distinctive poetry system. Her system __12__ on the concept of “emotional resonance(共鸣)”.
She devoted her life to __13__ Chinese classical poetry, nurturing(培养) many __14__ in this field over her decadeslong teaching career. Her contributions have __15__ promoted traditional and international cultural exchanges.
( ) 1. A. passing B. poem C. absence D. awareness
( ) 2. A. events B. exchanges C. situations D. areas
( ) 3. A. Brought B. Supported C. Fed D. Born
( ) 4. A. home B. ordinary C. overseas D. native
( ) 5. A. came B. returned C. went D. got
( ) 6. A. rulers B. rappers C. writers D. waiters
( ) 7. A. based on B. reflected on C. put on D. insisted on
( ) 8. A. figures B. keys C. videos D. locations
( ) 9. A. totaled B. saved C. added D. counted
( )10. A. reward B. nickname C. gift D. award
( )11. A. Combining B. Connecting C. Contacting D. Containing
( )12. A. depended B. centered C. moved D. held
( )13. A. reading B. typing C. destroying D. studying
( )14. A. teenagers B. followers C. talents D. fans
( )15. A. specifically B. significantly C. pleasantly D. bitterly
六、 选做题
Gu Changxin is the 49th generation tomb keeper in his family for Li Bai, ancient China's iconic poet dating back to the Tang Dynasty, who died in today's Anhui Province in east China.
Gu's family passes on the responsibility of keeping the millennialong promise made to Li Bai as their ancestor Gu Lanxin sent his friend, the bedridden poet, a good plot of land in today's Gujia Village, Dangtu County in AD 762 as his final resting place and vowed to guard his graveyard(守墓) out of respect and longstanding friendship.
Li Bai is a household name in China as Shakespeare to the United Kingdom or Tagore to India. He lived between 701 and 762, also a golden age of Chinese poetry, and his poems are brimful of patriotism(爱国主义) and romanticism.
Gu's generation's relay of guarding the tomb serves as a great testimony(证明) to Li Bai's famous verse on good faith: Though seas may drain and mountains fall, this word I gave shall stand forever true. The words simply mean that even if the oceans dry up and mountains fall apart, the promise made remains unchangeable.
Chinese people have long cherished good faith as one of their top values and essential virtues in life and pursued harmony.
In Dangtu County, the locals' good faith has brought them not only a good reputation but also tangible benefits. In 2019, the county launched a pilot credit rating program in the townships of Wuxi and Huhe, which can grant the villagers lowinterest unsecured loans via cooperation with local banks.
Based on solid evidence and cautious ratings on personal performances, Shi Hailin in Qifang Village received a total of 600,000 yuan of loans via the program to buy raw materials, upgrade equipment and expand his crab farming business. Shi's good faith was proven by daily good acts, including keeping promises, active participation in social welfare activities, respecting the elderly, and caring for the young.
Different from the conventional credit rating system, the county's programs advocate more good faith embodied in one's daily performances. “The loans need no collaterals(抵押) because honesty is the best alternative,” said Li Baogen, Deputy Party Secretary of Qifang Village.
( ) 1. What promise did Gu's family keep?
A. To preserve Li Bai's poetry forever.
B. To guard Li Bai's tomb permanently.
C. To build a memorial for Li Bai.
D. To donate land for public welfare.
( ) 2. Why does the author quote Li Bai's poem?
A. To highlight Li Bai's poetic talent.
B. To show the value of good faith.
C. To explain the culture of the Tang Dynasty.
D. To praise the beauty of Chinese poetry.
( ) 3. What does the underlined word “tangible” mean in paragraph 6?
A. Temporary. B. Beneficial. C. Moral. D. Practical.
( ) 4. What contributed to Shi Hailin's getting loans?
A. His social connections. B. His successful business.
C. His everyday good behaviors. D. His family's reputation.
一、 1. logical 2. remote 3. implied 4. frozen 5. complex 6. grasp 7. detect
8. contradictory 9. interpret 10. perceive
二、 1. patience 2. interpretation 3. Digging 4. caged 5. rewarding 6. had witnessed
7. constantly 8. reality 9. illogical 10. to detect
三、 1. Those doctors are richly rewarded
2. grasp why great paintings are so valuable
3. as if he were the only expert
4. life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat
5. easily detect a hint of warmth
6. has set aside thousands of acres of land
7. need to dig up more facts
8. It's easy to follow fashion but rather difficult to
9. painting goes beyond creating beauty
10. make a good impression on
四、 1. regarded 2. to grasp 3. beyond 4. its 5. interpretations 6. to 7. Reading
8. inspired 9. As/Once 10. but
五、 1—5 ABDCB 6—10 CDCAD 11—15 ABDCB
六、 1—4 BBDC
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